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Health and Safety at Work Policy

1. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to establish a comprehensive framework for ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of all staff, people we support, visitors, and contractors within {{org_field_name}}.

This policy aligns with CQC Fundamental Standards and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, ensuring that our care home maintains a safe and compliant working environment. It outlines how we assess, prevent, and manage risks, ensuring that everyone in our care home is protected from avoidable harm.

Through the implementation of this policy, {{org_field_name}} is committed to promoting a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements and taking proactive steps to maintain a safe working and living environment.

2. Scope

This policy applies to:

Everyone working at or visiting our care home has a shared responsibility for ensuring health and safety standards are upheld.

3. Legal and Regulatory Framework

This policy complies with the following legislation and regulations:

By complying with these regulations and best practices, {{org_field_name}} ensures a safe, well-maintained, and risk-controlled environment for everyone.

4. Key Principles of Health and Safety Management

4.1 Risk Assessment and Hazard Management

At {{org_field_name}}, we proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks through a structured risk assessment process. Risk assessments are conducted regularly and whenever there is a change in working practices or environment.

Risk assessments focus on:

Staff are trained in recognising and reporting hazards to ensure continuous safety improvements.

4.2 Safe Working Environment

Maintaining a clean, safe, and hazard-free environment is a top priority.

Regular health and safety inspections are carried out to identify any potential issues, and immediate corrective actions are taken.

4.3 Infection Prevention and Control

We implement robust infection prevention and control measures to minimise the risk of infections.

These measures comply with CQC Regulation 12 (Safe Care and Treatment) and Public Health England (PHE) infection control guidance​.

4.4 Manual Handling and Moving People Safely

At {{org_field_name}}, we follow safe manual handling procedures to protect staff and people we support from injury.

By adhering to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, we prevent injuries related to incorrect lifting and handling practices.

4.5 Fire Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Fire safety is a critical component of our health and safety strategy.

These measures align with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, ensuring compliance and preparedness.

4.6 Reporting Accidents, Incidents, and Near Misses

To ensure a transparent and learning-focused approach, all accidents, incidents, and near misses are reported, documented, and reviewed.

By fostering an open culture of safety reporting, we ensure continuous learning and risk reduction.

4.7 Staff Training and Competency

All staff undergo comprehensive health and safety training, including:

Training is updated annually and supplemented with refresher courses.

5. Monitoring and Compliance

To ensure ongoing compliance with health and safety regulations:

These measures ensure that {{org_field_name}} remains a safe and legally compliant environment for all.

6. Policy Review

This policy is reviewed annually or earlier if regulatory changes, workplace incidents, or new best practices emerge.


Responsible Person: {{org_field_registered_manager_first_name}} {{org_field_registered_manager_last_name}}
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